Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/29/2024]

The Florida Panthers will take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Thursday's Canadiens vs. Panthers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Panthers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 70% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going over.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (+110)	-1.5 (-125)
Moneyline	+280	-330
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Picks

Our predictions, matched with the current odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	+110
Moneyline	Canadiens	+280
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 3.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Panthers?

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Verhaeghe an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 39.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.5%
Nick Suzuki	5.7%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.2%
Alex Newhook	4.1%
Josh Anderson	2.9%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	8.2%
Sam Reinhart	7.2%
Matthew Tkachuk	6.5%
Aleksander Barkov	5.1%
Sam Bennett	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.0%
Nick Suzuki	30.8%
Juraj Slafkovsky	24.6%
Alex Newhook	21.5%
Josh Anderson	17.3%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	39.6%
Sam Reinhart	37.5%
Matthew Tkachuk	35.7%
Aleksander Barkov	29.4%
Sam Bennett	25.5%

Habs vs. Panthers Game Information

Thursday's action between the Panthers and Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday February 29, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

Our full betting coverage of Canadiens vs. Panthers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Panthers insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are grounded in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. Note: Clicking links to our partners may earn us a referral fee.

More on NHL

Stay well-informed with the latest NHL news and our analytics-driven NHL picks and parlays all season long. Plus, our Stanley Cup odds give you the most up-to-date probabilities and the best available odds on the Stanley Cup winner.